A Zen Story
Takuan wrote eight Chinese characters and gave them to the man. (It is what's called a Koan in Zen)
A lord asked Takuan, a Zen teacher, to suggest how he might pass the time. He felt his days very long attending his office and sitting stiffly to receive the homage of others.
Takuan wrote eight Chinese characters and gave them to the man. (It is what's called a Koan in Zen)
Not twice this day
Inch time foot gem
No matter how uncomfortable the bus ride, how horrendous the airline food, or how saggy the bed, remember: this moment will not come again, each minute is worth a priceless gem.
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